Charfty number: 506576
VICTORIA PARK FELLOWSHIP
Trustees, report and financial statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Accounts Prepared & Examined by:_
David R S Welch FCA, DChA
Chartered Accountant & Independent Examiner
3 Alvington Grove
Hazel Grove, Stockport
Cheshire, SK7 5LS
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VICTORIA PARK FELLOWSHIP
Trustees. report and financial statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Legal and administrative information
Trustees report
Statement of financial activities
Income and expenditure account
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
7-10
Independent Accountants Report
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VICTORIA PARK FELLOWSHIP
Trustees, report and financial ststements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINisfRATIVE INFORMATION
Status of VPF
& Incorporated by:
Trust Deed dated 14th December 1973.
Trustees
Malcolm Peter Brook
Andrew Peter March
Omotayo Otokltl
Matthew Armstrong
Administrators
Andrew Peter March
Charity number
506576
Reglstered office &
Business Address
The Chapel.
31A, Daisy Bank Road
Victoria Park
Manchester
M145QP
Chartered Accountant &
Independent Examlner
David R S Welth FCA, DChA
3 Alvington Grove
Hazel Grove
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 5LS
Bankers
Barclays Bank

Vlctorla Park Fellowshlp Trustees Report
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Legal status
Victoria Park Fellowship is constituted by Deed of Trust and is a registered Charity No 506576
Charltable Objects:
The ob ect of the charl
is the advancement of the Christian Faith or the relief of poverty including .
IA) evangelism and teaching Christian doctrine,.
IBI assisting missionaries.
IC) helping itinerant preachers who give much time to the study and exposition of the bible;
{Dl printing and distribution of the bible and Christian literature;
IE) providing equipment and other means for these activitie5.
Thls report, and the accompanylng statement of financlal actlvftles, represents only a part of the work
whlch is actually accompllshed by the Vlrtorla Park Fellowshlp. Much is done at the expense of the
time. energies and financial resources of individuals which is unrecorded and unsung. The following 15
submitted in order to give account to the authorities which require it. The true worth of all our efforts
will only be told when account is given to God. It is therefore with humility that the past year is
reviewed. The f uture is anticipated trusting God for guidance and the ability to perform His will. Thanks
are given for every man and woman who has participated in the work.
The re8lStered address of Victoria Park Fellowship is The Chapel, 31A Daisy Bank Road, Victorla Park ,
Manchester M14 5GP.
The Trustees are Dr M P Brook, Mr A P March, Mr Omotayo Otokiti., and Matthew Armstrong
Admlnlstratlve structure:
The Charity operates from the Chapel at 31A, Daisy Bank Road Victoria Park M14 5GP, and is staffed by
volunteers from the Victoria Park Fellowship.
The Structure of the Trust is very slmple: The Trustees retain overall management of all Trust affairs but
delegate day to day administration to volunteer workers, but Trustees remain responsible for the
particular areas of property mana8ement and financial administration.
Volunteer workers are responsible for organization and running the various mlnistries and relate to the
elders of the congregation, and they in turn to the Trustees.
Regular Artlvltles of the Church:
Sunday mornlng Worshlp Meetln8S.
Although the morning services continue to be accesslble on zoom, these meetings have been in person
at the Chapel.
Chlldren and Youth attended the main meetlng untll 11.20 when they left the to go to their own
meetings in the church basement rooms.
Fellowship 8lble Studles:. The church used the Bible Society DVDS to study the book of Romans.
A further course using DVDS was done on Phlllpplans.
The studies were done as 3 different groups running simultaneously. One ofthe groups met on a Sunday
evening, one on a Tuesday evening and one on Thursday mornin8.
A 'Freedom in Chrlst ' course was also undertaken by a group of young believers.
The church continued to meet to pray on Thursday evenings. These meetings were on Zoom as well
which allowed people to contribute to the prayer while at hoffle.
A UK prayer meetin8 continued to meet on Zoom on alternate Friday evenings.
A men's meeting was held at the chapel on Saturday mornings at 6 - 8 intervals.
On Wednesday mornings the Church ran a Bible and English bible study on Zoom and in person at the
chapel for English language learners and for local church members. The church supported the work of
Friends International by arranging walks in the Peak District and contributed to the prayer and financial
support of Friends International. Church members helped in the café meetings and Bible studies.
The Church continued in partnership with two local churches in the work of providing and running a
foodbank which is hosted at a Church three minutes, walk away in Richmond Grove and staffed primarily
by VPF members. The overall management was taken over by Hayforth which allowed Sylvia to reduce
her hours and continue in her other commitments

Victoria Park Fellowshlp Trustees Report Icontlnued)
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Other events:
The Church enjoyed a weekend away at Quinta in Shropshire in October.
The church put on two 5-day prayer sessions which were well attended.
During the Christmas period the Fellowship hosted a Christmas afternoon. Although some Carols were
sung this was an informal time with Christmas food and craft for the children.
The church did a bible reading meeting on Good Friday.
The church has supported and continued taking a lead role. along with several local churches and
Mosques, the Longsight Faith . Community Association this included , discussion groups,
Other artivities
The church has continued to support in prayer and finance Christian workers in Tanzania, Ghana, Asia,
Bolivia and Northern Canada.
Risk Assessment:
Child Protection procedures have been reviewed and updated.
Protection plans for vulnerable adults have been reviewed and a person has been appointed as the
protection officer.
The buildin￿5 third party and insurance has been reviewed and renewed.
The gas appliances have been checked and serviced.
Firefighting equipment has been maintained and renewed.
The basement fire protertion system has been checked.
This report was prepared on behalf of the Trustees by Malcolm P Brook,
Dated:. 15 July 2025.

vicroRIA PARK FELLOWSHIP
Trustees, report and financlal statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
includes designotedfunds
Unwtrlcted•
Re$trlctsd
2024
2023
fvnds
fvnd5
Total
Totsl
Incomlng resources
Donations INote 21
Artivitie5 in fvrtheronee
of the charity's objert5 (Note 3)
Income from 33 Daisybank Rd.
Bank Interest Received
Other Income
Revaluation of the Chapel
Total incomlng resources
11,400
18,415
29,815
31,779
2,757
8,631
193
2,039
230
4,796
8,861
193
4,882
8,846
193
22,981
20,684
43,665
45,700
Charltable expenditure
Unrestrkted•
Restrlcted
2024
2024
fvnd$
funds
Total
Total
Cost of artivitle5 infvrtheronce OA
the chorlty'5 objects..
Mission, Ministry and Relief
Chapel Costs
Running Costs - 33 Daisy Bank Rd.
Other Charitable Activities -Pastoral Training
Total Costs of Artivitles
9,541
5,208
6,259
3,375
24,383
17,379
26,920
5.208
6,284
3,375
41,787
25,414
6,177
6,495
2,000
40,086
25
17,404
Support and Admin costs (Note 41
Governance (Note 51
Depreciation of Assets (Note 61
3,261
1.250
11.208
3,261
1.250
11,208
2,969
1,250
11,090
Total charitable expenditure
£40,102 £ 17.404
£57.506
£53.583
Net movement In funds before transfers
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds after transfers
Surplus on Revaluation of Fixed Assets
Total Surplus (Deficit) for the year
£ 17,121
£3,280 £-13,841
£-7,883
£ 17,121
£3.280 £-13,841
£-7.883
Total funds brought forward
£ 483,531
£8,802 £492,333
£51)0,216
Total fund5 carrled forward
£466,410 £12,082 £478,492
£492,333

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Trustees, report and financial statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
2024
2023
Operatin8 Surplus on Maln Objertlves of
Church Ministry & Activities
Income
{See Notes 2 & 3}
34,611
36.661
Total expenditure
{See Notes 4 & 5}
Depreciation of Assets {See Note 6}
140,0141
111,2081
135,9981
111,0901
Operating surplus I Ideficit)
£-16,611
£-IOA27
Net Income from Residents
Income for 33 Daisybank Rd
8,861
8,846
Expenditure for 33 Daisybank Rd.
16,2841
16,495}
Net Income (Deflcitl from Residents
£2,577
£2,351
Investment Income
Bank Interest Received
£193
193
Other Income
Net retalned surplus Ideflclt) for the financial year
£-13,841
£-7.883
Surplus on Revaluation of Fixed Assets
Total retained Surplu5 Ideficitl for the flnanclal year
£-13,841
É-7￿83
All activities relote to continuAng operotions.

vicroRIA PARK FELLOWSHIP
Tru5tÈes' report and flnanclal statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Balance Sheet
A5 at 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
Current asset5
418,255
427,564
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
5,449
56,725
4,930
61,968
62,174
66,898
c￿dItOrs. amount5 lalllng
due wlthln oneyear
{1,9371
12,129)
Net current assets
60,237
64,769
Net assets
£478,492
£ 492,333
Represented by:. Trustee Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
466,410
12,082
483,531
8,802
io
£478,492
£492,333
Movement In Trustee Funds
Total Tru5tÈe Funds brought forward
Surplus I (Deficit) for year
£ 492,333
E-13,841
£500,216
£-7,883
Total Trustee Funds carrled forward
£478,492
£ 492,333
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 10th October 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Dr. Malcolm Peter Brook

VICTORIA PARK FELLOWSHIP
Trustees, report and flnanclal statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the flnanclal statements
Accountln8 pollcles
Accountlng conventlon
The financial statement5 are prepared under the historical cost convention and follow the
recommendations in 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued
In 2005, and the Charities Act 2006.
The charity has taken advanta8e of the exemption in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cash flow
statement because it is a small charity.
Incomln8 resources
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of
Financial Activities when receivable. Gift5 donated for resale are included as Income when they are sold.
Donated assets are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is
bearing the cost. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
Income from investments Is Included in the year In which it is receivable.
Resources expended
Resources expended are recognized in the year In which they are incurred.
Support costs are those costs incurred dlrectly In support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and
include project management.
Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity
and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Tanglble flxed assets and depreclatlon
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its
expected useful life, as follows..
Freehold Land & Buildings
2 % on Revaluation of Chapel & Cost of
Residential Property @ 33 Daisybank Road.
Both properties will be depreciated on a stral8ht line basis.
Plant and machinery
Fixtures, flttin8S
and equipment
25% reducing balance
25% reducing balance
Items below £l,O(K) are written off with Repairs and Maintenance expenditure.
Only items obove this omount are copitolized.
Stock
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

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Year Ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the flnancbal statements {continued}
Donatlons
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
2023
Gift Aided Offerings and Donations
6,793
12,392
19,185
19.524
Non- Gift Aided Offerings and Donations
12,255
4.607
6.023
10,630
10,630
Total Offerfngs & Donations Received
£ 11.400
£18.415 £29,815 £ 31,779
Artivitie5 in furtherance of
the charity's objects
Unrestrlrted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Gift Aid
1,698
3,098
4,796
4,881
Income from Use of Chapel
Total Gift Aid Received
£ 1.698
£ 3.098
£ 4.796
£4,881
Support and Administration costs
{Unrestricted Funds}
2024
2023
Repairs and maintenance
Printing. post, photocopier lease and stationery
Telephone & Website
Other fees
General & Office Expenses
Subscription & Licenses
Bank Interest and charges
1,835
1.095
1.649
565
694
224
107
£ 3.261
61
£2,969
Governance
{Unre5tricted Funds}
2024
2023
Accountancy & Independent Examination
£ 1,250
£ 1,250

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Year Ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the financlal statements {¢ontlnued}
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs
Land &
Plant &
8uildings Machinery
Freehold
Fixtures,
Worship
Fittings & & Library
Equipment
Book5
Total
cosr
Balance at 1st January 2024
Additions in Year
Revaluation of Fixed Assets
Disposals in Year
Balance at 31 December 2024
564,293
24,323
1,899
34.117
3,086
625￿19
1.899
564.293
26222
34.117
3,086
627.718
DEPRECIATION
Balance at I"January 2024
Charge for Year
Charge on Revaluation of Fixed Assets
Eliminated on Disposals in Year
Balance at 31 December 2024
143.055
9,974
22.694
529
29,537
2,969
18
198255
11.Z08
153.029
23.223
30,224
2.987 £ 209,463
BOOK VALUES
At 31 December 2024
£ 411,264
£ 2,999
£ 3,893
£4,580
£ 99 £ 418,255
£117 £427,564
At 31" December 2023
£421,238
£1,629
Valuation of land & Bulldings is split as follow5:.
NBVS
31.12.24
NBVS
31.12.23
NBWS
31.12.22
NBWS
31.12.21
Land & 8uildings-33 Daiyi Bank Road
{Cost £283.700)- December 2024
Land & Buildings- Chapel (Cost £128,010)
Chapel Revaluation £215,000 {In 2023}
Chapel Additions in 202412023 £110.000
Per Assets summary.
222,064
189.200
227,738
193,5
233,412
197,800
239,086
202,100
£411,264 £421.238 £431,212 £441,186
Depreciation on Land & Buildings has been charged at 2% on Cost for 33 Daisy Bank Road= £5,674, and 2% on the
Revaluation of the Chapel- £4,300. so £9,974. Depreciation of all other fixed assets Is at 25% on NBV, totallng
£1.234.
Debtor5
2024
2023
GiftAid
Prepayments and accrued income
Other Debtor
2,113
3,336
2,235
2.695
5A49
4,930
Credltors: amounts falling due
wlthin one year
2024
2023
Accruals and deferred income
1.937
2,129
1,937
2.129

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Year Ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the finan¢lal statements {continued}
Unrestrlcted Funds
2024
2023
General & Designated Fund
466NIO
483,531
£ 466,410
£ 483.531
io.
Restrlrted funds
2024
2023
C2C & Other UK & International Mlnistries
£ 12,082 £ 8.80Z
Monies set aside for children'5, work, which encourages children from VCF to work with other
children abroad, or within the community.

VICtORIA PARK FELLOWSHIP
Year Ended 31 December 2024
INDEPENDETrrr EXAMINERS REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF vicfoRIA PARK FELLOWSHIP.
I report on the accounts of the Church Fellowship for the Year Ended 31st December 2024. which
are set out on pages 2 to 10.
Respertlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011
Ithe Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to'.-
examine the accounts under section145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
lunder section 14515llbl of the Charities Act), and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
8asis of Independent examlnerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dirertions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosure5 in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is give as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter ha5 come to my attention..
111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act.
have not been met, or
121 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn, in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
DAVID R S WELCH FC& DChA
CHARTERED AccouNfANf & INDEPENDENf EXAMINER
3 Alvington Grove,
Hazel Grove
Stockport, Cheshire
SK7 5LS
Date:_ 10th October 2025